upasala

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Tagalog

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Sanskrit उपचार (upacāra, custom or manner of speech; obliging or polite behaviour). Compare Malay upacara.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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upasalà (Baybayin spelling ᜂᜉᜐᜎ)

  1. vituperation; berating; insult
    Synonyms: mura, tuligsa, alimura, lait, alipusta, insulto, pasaring, pandurusta, lapastangan
  2. (obsolete) treachery; flattering while mumbling displeasure in one's absence
  3. (obsolete) oil dregs
  4. (obsolete) three codos in measure

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